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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.03, 1,070.90 and 426.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.03, 1,070.90 and 426.71 is: 588.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.03 : 1,070.90 = 426.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.03/1,070.90 = 426.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.03x = 1,070.90 × 426.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.03x = 456,958.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,958.38/776.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.84

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